US Bridges

SR 530 over Bohs Slough

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 14.4 N Snohomish CO · Structure no. 000000QX0000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,475
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 530 over Bohs Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 530 over Bohs Slough in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,475 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,129 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 530
CrossesBohs Slough
Location14.4 N Snohomish CO
RouteState Highway 530
Coordinates48.48222, -121.59236
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,475 (2023)
Projected traffic2,129 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 530 over Bohs Slough built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 530 over Bohs Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 530 over Bohs Slough carry?

About 1,475 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 530 over Bohs Slough?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 530 over Bohs Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.